Disappointed. Was excited to try this place but they cancelled my order for no apparent reason.

Let me just say, "YUUUMMMMMMMMMY!" This place is awesome. Their family meal is only 20 bucks and it feeds 3 fat people with huge appetite and still have some leftovers. One time, we went in the evening and they ran out of their rotisserie chicken, that just proves how popular it is!! Anyways, so we decided to get some kabobs instead. They were super nice. We had our dog with us and was sitting outside and one of the guys came outside and brought a small bowl of water for our beloved dog. That was super sweet of him. Not only that, they served us our ribs and variety of kabobs. They said they burnt our chicken a little and said they were sorry buy grilling us a new batch on top of that. The first batch wasn't really that bad but it was so cool of them to do that. Food and service: Two thumbs and 4 paws up. read more

Husband and I always order whole chicken meal which is very good and I just recently tried the chicken kabob plate- chicken was very tender and everything was well flavored. Owner is very nice. I would pre-order over the phone if you're in a hurry and on a lunch break because they cook everything fresh! 4 stars read more

Chicken King Express - Mediterranean Near Me - Monrovia, California

It pains me to not give any Mediterranean kind of food place a perfect rating as I'm a huge fanatic for that type of cuisine. Well... This place falls short. The food is just decent and the pricing is a bit steep for such mediocre food. The chicken I got was a bit dry and the salad wasn't anything special. I opted to sub my rice for salad and that did cost extra, though other places don't charge for that. I definitely want to give this place another try... Some day. read more

Ordered a beef shawerma plate was the worst thing I ever tasted. They put all onions and hardly any meat. Should've drove to zankou instead. read more

Chicken King Express - All onion for a shawerma plate. Unreal - Mediterranean Near Me - Monrovia, California

Great fix for Mediterranean food! Their chicken and garlic sauce is WAY WAY WAY better than Zankou Chicken (totally overrated). The chicken meat here is juicy, tender, and well-seasoned, while the garlic sauce is not overly pungent, but still flavorful enough without the disgusting, oily aftertaste Zankou's sauce has. Their hummus is fantastic as well, not too lemon-y (sour) and very smooth and fragrant. My favorite part? You can swap their pickles for any side for an additional 75 cents. The choices range from baba ganouch to mac and cheese to satisfy everyone. Be sure to try the delicious spinach, which is my favorite side! The other items, such as kebabs, wraps, and salads, are also fresh and yummy. Everything is also very affordable, and I have yet to find something on the menu that I don't like. Although it's an "express" place, the service is also very friendly, informative, and helpful. Albeit the small range of food selection (as it focuses on chicken), I'm happy to find my Mediterranean food fix in my area :) read more

I've been here twice. The first experience was a to go order, so it was in and out. The 2nd time I ate in the restaurant. The owner was suuuuper nice and accommodating! He came to check on us and even asked if we wanted refills on our sodas :) I'll keep on coming back! read more

Yelpers, you are right on this one. We split the whole chicken, which was conveniently cut up into four pieces. Skin was not crisp, but well-seasoned, and tasty. The meat was amazingly moist, and tender. So much better than the other rotisserie chicken places and El Pollo Locos that I've been eating at, lately. Service is friendly, and accurate. They accept major credit cards. There is no public restroom available. read more

Chicken so good, makes u wanna slap yo mama! Seriously though, forget Zankou or any other chicken spot because its all about the King. Their quarter white plate has the juiciest and most tender chicken around, topped with a crispy, golden/brown skin that is cooked to perfection. Their chicken kebabs are also the best kebabs I've tasted. If you want a quick, healthy lunch, go and grab a chicken kebab sandwich.. Ask for the Raffi's special, the good looking young man up front will chop up some yellow chillis in it for you. There's always a good soccer game on tv as well. Call your order in and they'll have it ready for you at your arrival! read more

Armen ( sorry if I spelled it wrong) was very nice and made my first experience at this location worth it ! The food was very good and the staff is very nice ! read more

My last review was for takeout. This review is for dine-in. We went there today to have lunch in their restaurant and had a pretty bad time. It is a tiny cafe and is very dingy. The owner who was working there was standoffish and unpleasant. Two of the things we ordered were mysteriously missing from the kitchen so we got a substitute for one (which wasn't very good) and just nothing for the other. This is a restaurant who sells only a handful of items, and they are completely out of two of them during lunch time? I had such a bad experience here today that I wont be going back, for either dine in or takeout. read more

Nasty Can not compare to Zankou Bad customer service I git the chicken wrap supposely with garlic, the chicken tasted old and the garlic was watery This was the nastiest middle easturn experimece in CA I will never go there again The place doesn't even have a bathroom or a sink to wash your hands read more

OMG! I love this place. It's run by a dad and his son, and sometimes his wife is there too. Fantastic food, and this is why restaurants that have the OWNER ON THE PREMISES most of the time do so well. It's very inexpensive, they're super friendly and the food is always, always the best. IMMACULATELY clean as well. I tell everyone i know to get their chicken! We eat it about 3-4 times a week!!!! read more

I was told about Chicken King by a friend at work who said this was the best chicken in the San Gabriel Valley. Well, I dont know about that, but what I can honestly say is that it was fantastic! I had a bad experience at another chicken place the night before I went here (Mr. Pollo on Azusa Ave.) and I was a little skeptical when trying a new place. This is located on the corner of Mayflower and Foothil in a strip mall and is nothing to look at from the outside, the inside either come to think of it. I ordered the whole chicken, side of hummus, side of rice and extra garlic spread and the bill was pretty reasonable. The chicken was the most moist I have ever had from a chicken place like this and frankly was far better tasting than Zanku Chicken. The rice was nothing spectacular, just regular par-boiled rice (Uncle Bens)with a little seasoning. The hummus was very good, just the right balance of garlic and tahini, and the garlic spread, while tasty, could have used a little more seasoning. The only down side to the whole experience was the fact that you are only given 2 of the garlic spreads with a whole chicken, and unlike Zanku who will give up up to 4 without charging you, here you have to pay 97 cents for an extra spread which frankly I think is ridiculous. He suggested buying the large one because it is a better deal, and just because I wanted extra for my chicken I spent the extra $3. It was worth it primarily because when you buy a chicken here they are very large, which is a major bonus. I have lots of the spread left over which I plan to use making garlic bread with, Why not? Overall, the owner was very nice and I really really liked their chicken and will definitely be going back much sooner than I would go to Zanku. If you are in the area and are feeling like having really good rotisserie chicken, this is the spot for you. read more

Small little spot tucked away in Monrovia, nothing fancy but the food is great! I've never ate here and always have gotten to go but to be honest, it seems like most of their customers get to go because the place is small and not too filled but always super busy with cooking. I always get the family combo and it comes with two skewers of each of chicken, beef and sausages on top of pita bread. A box of garlic rice, large salad, hummus AND a small bag of fresh pita bread! All for $22.99! It's enough to feed 3-4. The rice and salad are all big portions and meat is a decent amount as well. The pita bread that holds all of the meat skewers soak up all the sexy juices and so you get this fluffy delicious bread with all the amazing flavors and juices. ..Is it getting hot and heavy in here or is it just me? I definitely recommend this combo if it's your first visit because you get to try three meats and you also get a big container of salad to balance out the heaviness. Oh! I forgot to mention that you do get two small containers of garlic paste with the combo. Be careful because it is EXTREMELY garlicky so plan your sexy time accordingly~ The rice is a garlic rice that has bits of fried.. noodle? Fried ginger? I still haven't been able to figure it out, but all I know is the rice is amazing and if I don't portion out the food I probably can finish the whole family combo myself and hulk out of my clothes.The hummus is so good with the rice, I think I can eat those two things by itself and be content with my entire existence for that small beautiful time frame. read more

I love this place!! I love that there's a great Mediterranean place near my workplace. The price is just right and the food always hits the spot. I wouldn't have ever found it since it's a hole in the wall w/o a coworkers suggestion. I've ordered a few dishes from here including the shwarma, chicken kebab and beef kebabs. All are really well cooked and juicy. I just HATE getting food and the meat is dry and bland. I found this to be an issue from time to time when I go to Janet's nearby (although still tasty). They'll also substitute the pickles (not my thing) with another side upon request. Service is great and staff is friendly. Will definitely recommend! read more

Love their food, chicken kebab and steak kebab. Love their garlic sauce, the best I ever had:)

Mmm just thinking about CKE makes my mouth water!!! Their chicken is JUICY and flavorful! Garlic spead...yeah that little container is NOT enough, I devour that sh** and don't care who smells it lol it's sooo good! Usually leave happy with their family meal: Whole Chicken quartered Rice Pilaf Salad Hummus Naan Can't go wrong. This place better not ever change or close down. read more

So just randomly came here today and ordered the chicken plate. Great customer service, great tasty food. The hummus was delicious and the garlic spread was nice and garlicky *yummy (as I grab a piece of mint) lol. The chicken is grilled right in front of you and has an awesome flavor. Each item on the dish compliments the next and satisfies the taste buds. I'll be back read more

I love the chicken fatoush salad! The owners are amazing and the food is just great. I probably eat here 2-3 times a week. The food is reasonably priced, fresh, and delicious. read more

It's my go-to Mediterranean restaurant for lunch in the San Gabriel Valley. I used to always get the Chicken Kebab plate (reasonably priced at $10), but switched to a custom order Greek Salad with the Chicken Kebab in top of the salad. It's not only healthy, it's delicious. This also comes in right around $10. If you're more of a red meat fan, go with the Beef Kebab plate, or get the beef Kebab skewer on top of the Greek Salad. I have it that way as well. The flavor on the beef Kebab is unbelievably good, though I rarely get it as I'm more of a chicken guy. The dining area is small and very casual as they do a lot of take out orders. They also cater and have all the regular Mediterranean food favorites that you'd expect. It's a great family-run business that can customize the order to your liking. I will continue to eat here at least 2-3 times per week. read more

Chicken King Express - Special custom order Greek Salad with no onions (by request) and add-on of Chicken Kebab skewer, balsamic dressing on the side. - Mediterranean Near Me - Monrovia, California

The food is was so good! You won't be disappointed. I could go on and on but that would waste your time ordering! Enjoy guys

Food is good. A tad expensive but expected with greek. Chicken is probably the best i've had at these Mediterranean places. Garlic paste and humus is good. Salad is a bit over seasoned. My only complaint is that they advertise they deliver, but on most days they don't. But if you're picking up, this is a great place to go. read more

The food are actually tasty. The chicken is very tasty, moist, and large portion. It ain't your tiny El Polo Loco whole chicken, that's for sure. Much bigger and more moist. The Kabobs are good too. The Naan / Pita Bread, wasn't too crazy. It was your typical store bought. Dried. Overall, items cooked there are good. Items they buy as add on, not so great. Service was nice. read more

I used to live down the street from this place, and even though I moved to Pasadena a year ago, I still crave this food enough to make the drive! They have odd hours, and the same family owns Spinners and the Mediterranean restaurant down the street. Great chicken, but I crave the hummus, falafel, pickled beets and garlic sauce!!! Also their rice is pretty tasty. And even though it's random, they have the best mac and cheese! I've had the dolmas (yum) and the beef pita wrap, but I usually ask for the garlic sauce instead of the tahini sauce. They still have the best hummus that I've ever had -and I've tried a lot of places this year that don't compare. I always order a big container of it and keep it in my fridge! read more

I initially came here because I wanted to eat Mediterranean food but I saw the great pictures of the rotisserie chicken and side dishes that I couldn't help myself will order some small side. Well the Mediterranean food was okay... the rotisserie chicken, the mac and cheese, the mashed potatoes were off the hook! so I will definitely be back just for that alone... I can skip the Mediterranean. they definitely have dibs on calling it Chicken King. They also have great garlic butter as well. Good for takeouts read more

Chicken King Express - Front view - Mediterranean Near Me - Monrovia, California

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I was pretty excited to try this place because so many reviews say it's as good as Zankou. It is not. The chicken was really good, super crispy skin. But the portion size, especially compared to Zankou, was really small. Chicken King's taste doesn't come close to Zankou. I am sorry. It's all loaded with cumin--like a lot of cumin. I didn't like the hummus or the dolmas. I threw them out. The garlic stuff was good though. And the guy was really nice. read more

super nice to my dog, GREAT FOOD!! My boyfriend and I split a Half Chicken a la carte and a chicken kebab plate. Plenty of food and the best part is that the white meat on the chicken is so damn juicy! Would come here again for sure. Best Mediterranean food I've had around here! read more

Came to eat here at Chicken King with my mom and my daughter. Have to say we enjoyed all that we ordered. (Chicken Kabob, beef Shawerma, and Falafel plate.) And I have to admit the owner is very polite. Service was GREAT! read more

Chicken King Express - YUMMY?!! Chicken Kabob plate. Very Happy.. - Mediterranean Near Me - Monrovia, California

A hidden gem in the City of Monrovia! I'm a huge fan of Zankou Chicken, I think Chicken King is exactly what it is the King! Flavor of the Rotisserie Chicken was amazing! Hummus wow! Rice Perfectly cooked! Kudos to this place! Great Service and reasonable prices! My first time here and definitely not my last! Must try!!! read more

I can't say enough about this place, its so clean and friendly and honestly just the best food. You can feel the love and care they put into this place. I have ordered to go, and have eaten in and everything has always been amazing. We love this place so much that on my wedding day I ran here after all the festivities just to get some great food and that garlic! I work in the hospitality industry and the service here is impeccable. They are genuine and have a lot of pride in their work. Again I can't recommend this place enough. This is 5 stars through and through. read more

A little family-run spot with incredible food. I always order take-out on my way home from work and it never disappoints. The Kebab Family Meal is plenty of food, complete with salad and extra pita and hummus. Highly recommend! read more

Chicken King saved me yesterday! I had a last minute get together at my house for a birthday dinner. Called Chicken King the day before and they happily took my order. I ordered Chicken Kebab and Beef Kebab, with several appetizers and salads. The food was hands down the best catered food i ever tasted! It had that home cooked taste we all love. Prices are very reasonable, and service impeccable. Wish i could give them more than 5 stars. I definitely recommend them for catering, or even for a quick lunch or dinner. Thank you Chicken King!! read more

Went into this place day after new years because most of my regular places were closed for the day. The owner was very friendly and we discussed the old restaurant 1-2-3 rotiseree that used to be at this location (it was terrible). I ordered the chicken kabob plate and a side order of Sarma (I call them Dolmathes). Breakdown below. Rice - 4/5 very tasty and well spiced. Chicken - 4/5 tender and juicy but could have used a few more pieces Salad - 3/5 tasty dressing on basic shredded lettuce with tomato Hummus and Garlic Sauce - 5/5 I just love this stuff. Sarma(Dolmathes) - 5/5 I have had many dolmathes from many Greek/Persian places and these are in the top 5 best. I'd definitely come here again if I was in the area I still have hope that someday Temple City will get some solid Mediterranean joint like this one. read more

Went there again recently. This time the chicken was really dry. The skin was very crisp and flavorful. Perhaps it has just been sitting in the warmer for too long. read more

Went to a camera shop next door. The owner suggested this place. SOLID KABOB. great flavor and texture. Cooked to perfection. And the owner there was very nice! I would definitely go here again. I live all the way in Monterey Park! I would still go to eat here! read more

Best Mediterranean Food! It's delicious with great prices. What makes it better is their customer service is always great.

OMG fantastic!!! First visit today, enjoyed falafel plate to-go, delicious, perfect, and also great customer service. The pickled turnip is indane, thank you CKE read more

Awesome baklava and Chicken kebab wrap. The food is cook to order and is really authentic!!

Definitely recommend this spot , I was in the mood for some kabobs and I'm glad I went here. I had the beef kabobs and will come back to try more . read more